Brown fat organogenesis and maintenance requires AKT1 and AKT2

ConclusionsAKT signaling is required in vivo for BAT development but dispensable for skeletal muscle development. AKT1 and AKT2 have both overlapping and distinct functions in BAT development with AKT2 being the most critical individual isoform. AKT1 and AKT2 also have distinct and complementary functions in BAT maintenance.Graphical abstract
Source: Molecular Metabolism - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research